Woodforde

Woodforde is far younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 33 compared to the national figure of 38. Seniors make up only 10.9% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 33.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Italian.

Language diversity is high here, with 28.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian figure of 17.8%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

About 45.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and matches the South Australian average.

Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 41.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools nearby.

Earnings are much higher than most areas, with 33.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal income of $928 is a little above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.2% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very high at 31.4%.

First Nations residents are younger than usual, with a typical age of 17. While household income is among the highest for this group, typical personal income is far below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 63.0% of households. About 23.0% of residents live alone, which is a little below the national average.

Renters make up 32.8% of the community, which is well above the South Australian average. Typical weekly rents of $430 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are both much higher than most areas.

Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at 6.4%, well above the national figure of 3.1%. Most people use a car to get to work, and nearly half of all homes have two vehicles.

The population is very mobile, with 62.5% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals account for 25.4% of residents.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 69.6% of adults active in the workforce. Professional roles are the most common occupation.

The assault rate is much lower than most areas, although burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are higher than usual.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.7. While almost everyone can walk to a park or school, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries.